Page 4 November 23, 2017 50+: Can these be the Best Years of your Life? (BPT) - “You can be one of those people who live in the past and relive the glory days, but I’m living the best days of my life now,” said Bill, a police chief, father of four children and grandfather of two grandchildren. Bill isn’t living without obstacles. He has experienced a number of orthopedic injuries and health setbacks during his 42-year career in law enforcement in Foxborough, Mass., and he is not alone. In fact, four out of five Americans ages 50 and older suffer from at least one chronic health condition, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, obesity or respiratory disease. As we get older, health setbacks are a growing concern. In a new survey by Clarus Research with support from Abbott, the maker of nutritional drink Ensure(R), and the International Council on Active Aging(R) (ICAA), adults ages 50 and older shared their biggest fears, and not surprisingly, a health setback was ranked highest (39 percent), followed by being a burden on their family (21 percent). Fortunately, the survey found that respondents are addressing their fears and prioritizing accordingly. More than half (58 percent) of survey participants ranked remaining in good health a top priority as they age. Like Bill, they are motivated to stay healthy in order to live their best life. The survey also revealed that adults ages 50 and older are still looking for romance. Nearly a quarter (24 percent) of adults ages 56-65 say going on dates or having romantic evenings highly motivates them to stay healthy and active. Our tastes change as we age, and so do our nutrition needs. Foods that fueled our 30-year-old bodies may not be absorbed and used the same way 20 years later. While nutrient-dense foods are important for people of any age, adults ages 50 and older should put an increased focus on eating foods such as colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains and protein like seafood, lean meats, eggs and nuts. Making good nutrition choices a priority helps you maintain muscle and gives your body a “nutritional reserve” in the event of an injury or sickness. However, often in the case of a health setback, your body doesn’t get enough of the nutrients it needs to recover, which can cause further breakdown of muscle tissue. And, when diet alone does not sufficiently provide the nutrition needed, a nutritional drink like Ensure can help support strength and energy needs, whether you’re recovering from an injury or enjoying everyday activities. Of course, strength and nutrition are only part of the equation for living a full life. “Stay positive.” You’ve heard it a thousand times, but research indicates this could be a crucial piece to a long and healthy life. In the same survey from Abbott and ICAA, nearly all respondents (97 percent) said that they believe a positive attitude can add years to their life, and 98 percent said that a positive attitude was important in their recovery from a health setback. This helps explain why people with a positive outlook live seven and a half years longer than people with negative outlooks. “Whether you’re moving to a new city, keeping up with grandchildren or taking on a new part-time job in retirement, a positive attitude coupled with proper nutrition and an active lifestyle can open a whole new world of possibilities you might not have imagined when you were younger,” said Colin Milner, CEO and Founder, ICAA. Whatever obstacles you face, whatever dreams you have, there are plenty of other people out there who have taken steps to living their best lives by saying, “I can,” instead of, “I can’t.” Check out the stories of Bill, Helen, Byron, Jennie and many other “Can Do” people by visiting www.ensure. com/cando. • Seniors Film Joachim Trier’s Latest Explores Repression and the Supernatural By Morgan Rojas for www.cinemacy.com A good film is often hard to describe. Like a powerful work of art, the connection one has to the picture can be unexplainable, but at the same time, undeniable. So to say that Joachim Trier’s latest film, Thelma, left me breathless would be pretty accurate. Following his American-set drama Louder Than Bombs (which made my top 10 favorite films of 2016), Trier sets the stage in his native country of Norway (Oslo, to be exact). With his proven artistic and sensitive eye, the seemingly ordinary story of a young woman coming of age turns into something extraordinary–dabbling in the supernatural, repression and family secrets. Thelma, which is also Norway’s official foreign-language Oscar submission, is an unwavering, head-on look at the human desire for connection and the need to be understood. Visit www.cinemacy.com for our in-depth video interview with director Joachim Trier. Do you remember the moment you fell in love for the very first time? The rush of adrenaline pulsating throughout your body made you feel as if you were floating, and you welcomed this loss of control because you were happy. For the reserved first-year college student Thelma (Eili Harboe), this experience also included the heavy burden of shame and guilt because these feelings involved another woman--fellow student Anja (Kaya Wilkins). Thelma’s strict religious background forced upon her by her parents not only alienates her from her peers, but her history of being predisposed to epileptic fits makes it difficult to live confidently in her own skin. Anja reciprocates Thelma’s growing romantic feelings, but even that isn’t enough for Thelma to overcome her discomfort and confusion. This suppression eventually leads to a literal bursting of supernatural powers, taking shape in the form of wild creatures and nightmarish situations. The tangled themes of simultaneously experiencing grief and love are universal feelings- -although for Thelma, her internal struggle has existential implications. A relative newcomer to the big screen, Eili Harboe delivers a fearless, gut-wrenching and award-winning performance that will surely be talked about in the coming months. Aside from demanding physical stunts, Harboe gives many dimensions to her character. She is complex in that she can be both vulnerable and strong at the same time. For Kaya Wilkins, Thelma marks her acting debut and it is her doe-eyed innocence in front of the camera that makes Anja a deeply sympathetic character. I venture to say that we can expect both of these names to be recognizable ones very, very soon. The character-driven storyline is one that director Joachim Trier has come to perfect throughout his career, but what sets Thelma apart from the rest of his filmography is this film’s dip into the supernatural in an otherwise straightforward story of dealing with the human desire and struggle for selfacceptance. Ultimately, Thelma embodies the great pursuit of love told in an allegorical way that ruminates in silence and a sense of foreboding. At this point in his career, Trier is developing a recognizable “look” that washes over his films. A tightly crafted script with help from frequent co-writer and longtime friend Eskil Vogt, and a brooding musical composition complement Thelma’s sobering color palette. The cool temperature is juxtaposed between the characters’ emotional warmth, evoking a visual style all its own. Thelma is a genre film with intellect. Trier pushes his audience to imagine what cinema can be beyond the constraints of sequels and re-boots. His imaginative and ambitious storytelling results in stunning films that feel timeless in both their visual style and subject matter. Without sounding cliché, Trier has given us the true definition of a cinematic “experience” in Thelma. Thelma is not rated. 116 minutes. 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